Amazon, AllBirds tops BrandKeys’ 2024 most innovative retail list An online giant and a direct-to-consumer sustainable footwear brand are meeting consumers’ expectations the most when it comes to innovation. Primestor Development acquires new open-air centerThe minority-owned-and-led real estate firm has purchased the Esplanade Shopping Center in Oxnard, Calif. First Look: JCPenney opens its first new store in eight years Willowbrook Mall has a new anchor. Uniqlo to open 20-plus stores in 2024, enter new state — here are the locations Uniqlo is entering new markets as part of its accelerated U.S. growth strategy. Walmart leads annual ranking of top 50 global retailers Two U.S.-based retail giants took the top spots in an annual ranking of the top 50 global retailers based on their operational performance as of the start of 2023. Store Expansion News: March update Retailers big and small made headlines in March regarding store expansion and new formats. Retail makes dramatic resurgence on Fifth and Madison Avenues in NYC Space availability on those streets dropped by 10% in one year. Chewy, Publix, Levi’s among ‘most trustworthy’ brands in America When it comes to gaining consumer trust, some brands do better than others. Done Deal: Guess completes acquisition of Rag & Bone Guess Inc. has closed the first acquisition in its history. Mall visits return to near pre-pandemic levels in 2023 Several factors drove increased mall visits last year, including non-traditional experiences, luxury retailers and more. First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last